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Casey’s Rides on as the Official Convenience Store and Exclusive Pizza Partner of RAGBRAI

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Casey’s, the third largest convenience retailer and fifth largest pizza chain in the United States, announced its continued partnership with RAGBRAI, the world’s longest multi-day bicycle touring event. The company expressed excitement about the sponsorship, emphasizing the importance of the event in showcasing the communities they serve. Casey's also revealed the release of all-new cycling jerseys in collaboration with Primal, available for purchase online.
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Fifth largest pizza chain partners with RAGBRAI for third year in a row; releasing all-new cycling jerseys

ANKENY, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Casey’s, the third largest convenience retailer and fifth largest pizza chain in the United States, today announced its continued partnership with the world’s longest multi-day bicycle touring event, RAGBRAI (Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa).

“We are incredibly excited to announce our continued sponsorship of RAGBRAI. Casey’s is in the heart of the communities we serve, including hundreds of towns across Iowa,” said Katie Petru, Director of Communications, Casey’s. “RAGBRAI is a special and iconic event, bringing focus to the towns that Casey’s calls home. We are thrilled to welcome riders to Iowa, invite them to enjoy our delicious, handmade pizza, and give them an amazing Casey’s experience along their ride.”

Last year, RAGBRAI celebrated its 50th Anniversary with their biggest event to date. Iowans and eventgoers from across the world showed up by the thousands to participate in the legendary ride across Iowa.

“We are thrilled to have Casey’s return as the official convenience store of RAGBRAI,” said Matt Phippen, RAGBRAI Ride Director. “They’ve provided the fuel for our support drivers and riders through the years. You can’t think of RAGBRAI without thinking of Casey’s.”

All-New Casey’s 2024 Cycling Jerseys

Back by popular demand, Casey’s has teamed up with custom cycling apparel brand, Primal, to provide an online shop where riders and fans can purchase this year’s Casey’s cycling jerseys. Learn more here.

About Casey’s

Casey’s is a Fortune 500 company (NASDAQ: CASY) operating over 2,600 convenience stores. Founded more than 50 years ago, the company has grown to become the third-largest convenience store retailer and the fifth-largest pizza chain in the United States. Casey’s provides freshly prepared foods, quality fuel and friendly service at its locations. Guests can enjoy pizza, donuts, other assorted bakery items, and a wide selection of beverages and snacks. Learn more and order online at www.caseys.com, or in the mobile app.

Katie Petru

media@caseys.com

Source: Casey’s General Stores

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What event has Casey's announced its continued partnership with?

Casey's has announced its continued partnership with RAGBRAI, the world's longest multi-day bicycle touring event.

What is the significance of RAGBRAI to Casey's?

RAGBRAI brings focus to the towns that Casey's calls home, showcasing the communities they serve.

Who is the official convenience store of RAGBRAI?

Casey's is the official convenience store of RAGBRAI.

What is the collaboration between Casey's and Primal about?

Casey's has collaborated with Primal to release all-new cycling jerseys, available for purchase online.

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in 1959, founder don lamberti leased a store from his father on east 14th and broadway in des moines, iowa. after nine years of operating this old country store, which he remodeled into a convenience store, don's gas supplier and friend kurvin c. fish, suggested that don buy the square deal oil company. don followed his advice and purchased the service station with a three-bay garage in boone, iowa. using the knowledge from his store in des moines, don converted the gas station into a convenience store. the boone store was named "casey's"​ by using kurvin c. fish's initials. the third store was built in another small community with a population of only 1,500 - waukee, iowa. this was the first casey's built totally from scratch and proved to be the best store yet. at this point, don realized he was on to something and decided to establish the stores in communities with a population of 5,000 or less. through the years, casey's success has been attributed to our clean stores, restrooms, a